Treatment and Recovery Flashcards
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Which of the following best describes 'harm reduction' as a substance use strategy?
Answer: Practical approaches to reduce the negative consequences of drug use without requiring immediate abstinence
Harm reduction focuses on minimizing the risks and harms associated with substance use — examples include needle exchanges and naloxone distribution.
What does 'SAMHSA' stand for and what is its role in addiction treatment in the U.S.?
Answer: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; the federal agency that leads public health efforts on behavioral health
SAMHSA is the federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads the nation's behavioral health system and funds treatment programs.
Which of the following is a sign that someone may be ready to enter recovery (motivational readiness)?
Answer: Acknowledging that substance use is causing problems and expressing willingness to change
Acknowledging harm and expressing readiness to change reflects a shift in the contemplation stage of the Stages of Change model, a key readiness indicator.
What are the 'Stages of Change' (Transtheoretical Model) used for in addiction treatment?
Answer: Understanding a person's readiness to change behavior so that treatment can be tailored accordingly
The Stages of Change model (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance) helps clinicians match interventions to where a person is in their readiness to change.
What is 'motivational interviewing' (MI) in the context of substance use treatment?
Answer: A client-centered counseling technique that helps people explore and resolve ambivalence about changing substance use
Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, empathetic counseling style that draws out a person's own motivation and commitment to change.
According to ADAPT education, which of the following supports sustained long-term recovery?
Answer: Building a supportive sober network, managing triggers, and continuing treatment engagement
Long-term recovery is supported by a combination of community connection, trigger management, ongoing counseling, and lifestyle changes.